nina2001
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- Jul 27, 2015
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Can someone explain to me why these players don't have their numbers retired? Is it because it was the early years and their stats don't measure up to today's standards. The HOF argument for Aurie is kind of absurd but the other two are both in there.Larry Aurie was considered by owner James Norris as the heart and soul of the team from 1927 through 1938. His no. 6 jersey was officially retired by owner James Norris after the 1937–38 season. According to Jimmy Devellano the team refuses to hang the number because he was not a Hall of Famer.
Syd Howe was one of the leading scorers of his era and a part of three Stanley Cup championships with the Red Wings. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965.
Ebbie Goodfellow won three Stanley Cups with the Wings and was the first Red Wing to win the Hart Trophy. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963.